The simple pleasures of life are sometimes taken for granted because we have a relatively infinite amount of years to get things done, dreams fulfilled and to-do lists crossed off.   For many families, time is a bit more precious because of a terminally sick child.  These parents try their hardest to spend as much […]

W Hotel in Washington D.C will welcome Leandra Medine, the popular style blogger from the Man Repeller for a book signing and meet-and-greet. The fete, in celebration of her newly released book entitled, Man Repeller: Seeking Love. Finding Overalls, will take place at the hotel’s ever popular roof top ballroom Altitude on Wednesday, October 9th. […]

Anthropologie is excited to announce the launch of Anthropologie Petites in The Shops at Wisconsin Place in Chevy Chase, MD, their first stand-alone petites shop. Anthropologie Petites will offer a wide range of styles created specifically for women 5’3” and under. Opening Friday, August 9th, the 1,000 square foot shop will provide an assortment of apparel […]

Since 2007, I’ve been a regular attendee of Sinatra Soiree, one of the premiere summer parties in Washington, DC. This year marked the 21st anniversary of the event, hosted by the Capital Club of Washington and I wasn’t going to miss it.

There are so many Queen Bees these days. Jewelry line, Queen Bee Designs is holding an exclusive two day trunk show and sale in Alexandria, Virginia this weekend! Enjoy a day in the suburbs while shopping the Queen Bee collection priced at wholesale for babes on budgets.  Pieces start at $5 with most of items reduced […]

Last night, DC Scouts, The Washington Post fashion collateral that delivers fashion, style, shopping deals & local happenings for Washingtonians, celebrated its fifth anniversary with a swag party at the Renaissance Hotel Dupont. Attended by some of the area’s top fashion and lifestyle bloggers, the party did not disappoint.  The fete was set up like […]

If you’re looking to refresh you wardrobe for spring, swing by Bloomingdale’s at Chevy Chase, where the Junior League of Washington has partnered with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics to bring you its 2nd Annual Spring Trends Fashion Seminar this evening, April 4th.  Learn how to master putting together spring’s must have items effortlessly with what’s already […]

Kate Mara wore a whimsical embellished cocktail dress by Peter Som to the Netflix “House of Cards” Series Premiere Screening in Washington, D.C. Mara balanced the mint green dress and all of it’s floral adornments with a fuchsia clutch and bronze open-toed platforms. Photo Credit: Getty Images

Actress Taraji P. Henson returned home to Washington, DC last night for the Creative Coalition Inauguration Gala.  The Academy Award nominated actress, who is an active member of the non-profit arts charity, wore a white Preen Morgan dress with a side zip and back cutouts for the occasion. She accessorized with a large brown and […]

The Illinois State Society held its inaugural gala at the Renaissance Washington Hotel in downtown Washington last night and the only word to describe it was EPIC! It was truly a taste of Illinois, especially for those of us who have never been.  With eight different musical groups, multiple levels of open bars, a champagne […]

Spanx has become a mainstay in the wardrobe of celebrities, working women and housewives.  It is the not so secret covert underpinning of my outfits, especially when I don body-con dresses.  With so many flocking to the hosiery department to pick up a pair of these body slimmers, the logical thing for the Georgia based […]

The first Saturday morning of October, at 8:30, I went to Turkish native Nuri Yurt’s Toka Salon in Georgetown.  He owns four salons, two in D.C. (Georgetown and Penn Quarter), one in Alexandria, VA (Cameron Station) and one in NYC (Madison Ave).  Dreams do come true in America! Nuri is a man of boundless energy […]